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Bay City State Recreation Area
3582 State Park Dr, Bay City, MI 48706
State park🪢 Leash required
2,389 acres
⭐ 4.5
820 reviews
In Bay City's State Recreation Area on Saginaw Bay, leashed dogs enjoy shaded trails with water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. It's ideal for scenic walks. Apply bug spray in summer.
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- Park
- Bay City State Recreation Area
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Bay City, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 43.6611, -83.9097
- Size
- 2,389 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.5/ 10
Great vibes
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 2,389 acres of room
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
Saginaw Bay state recreation area. Leashed dogs welcome on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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